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Hairless rat with dandruff?
My hairless dumbo rat seems to be peeling (like a human would with dandruff) on her feet and on her face and head. Anyone know what's going on? Thanks guys
-Ashton
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Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
What are you feeding her? What bedding are you keeping her on? Is she staying hydrated enough? Have you checked her for mites?
I would take her to a veterinarian, personally. Skin problems can be an indicator of kidney problems, as well as other things.
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Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
shes on aspen bedding has a bottle of water at her disposal 24/7 and doesnt have mites that was the first thing i looked for. as far as food goes just typical rat food from petco. ill try to find a vet that will see rats in houston.
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Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
are you using any type of heating/lighting device?
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Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
no. no heating or lighting. she has a bean bag that we warm up for her since she has no hair to keep her warm
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Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
Found this link in Google for you (there were a lot there so I'd suggest checking more out for various ideas). Dry skin on these rats does seem to be a common and fairly easily addressed issue.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4531482_fix-...-dry-skin.html
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Re: Hairless rat with dandruff?
UPDATE: checked brain earlier and her dry skin issue is doing much better thanks so much you guys!
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